Person

James "Jimmy" Dorn

Milwaukee

Biography

James "Jimmy" Dorn was one of the original owners of the Your Place (YP) gay bar, located at 813 S. 1st Street in Milwaukee from 1965 to 1994. He was a regular at meetings of the Gay People's Union and a leader in 'BAM' (Business Association of Milwaukee, a consortium of gay bar owners).

Images

In Memoriam article / (In Step vol. 12-17, August 1995) / — In Memoriam article / (In Step vol. 12-17, August 1995) / Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project

Dorn with partner Jerry Bentley at a birthday party / (1967) / — Dorn with partner Jerry Bentley at a birthday party / (1967) / In Step

Facts

Born: 1929
Died: August 17, 1995
Associated City: Milwaukee
Roles: Other

Tags

Milwaukee

Sources

Research adapted from the Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project. Archive page links below point to archive.wislgbthistory.com; for current news and community events, visit wislgbthistory.com.

Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project — James "Jimmy" Dorn (retrieved 2026-06-01)

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